Central Square hosts 7-on-7 football tournament Saturday

While the start of fall high school practice is still a month away, some area high school football teams will head north on Saturday to compete in the second annual Central Square 7-on-7 Passing Tournament.

So far, 20 teams are signed up for the day-long event that mainly involves quarterbacks, receivers and running backs on offense and linebackers and defensive backs on defense.

There is no contact and no pads are worn, said Matt DiCarlo, varsity coach of the host school. No running plays are permitted, and there is no blocking.

Teams will play at least six 30-minute games, and there will be a semifinals and a final to determine the champion, he said.

"I like to keep my guys competitive," said Nottingham coach Nick Patterson, who will take a group of Bulldogs to Central Square. "And you can get some extra work in before the season."

DiCarlo said teams from Christian Brothers Academy, West Genesee, Oswego and St. Francis in Buffalo (DiCarlo's alma mater) are signed up to play.

Teams will play on grass and turf fields. The semis and finals will be held on Central Square's turf field.